HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance_539_01/14/1999. ORDINANCE NO. 539
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 6 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BUILDINGS
AND BUILDING REGULATIONS, AT SECTIONS 6-21, 6-22, 6-61, 6-62,
6-101, 6-102, 6-121, AND 6-122, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADOPTION OF
THE 1997 STANDARD BUILDING, GAS AND MECHANICAL CODES,
AND THE 1994 STANDARD PLUMBING CODE, AND THE 1997, 8-19-98
EDITIONS OF THE UNIFORM COUNTYWIDE AMENDMENTS TO THE
STANDARD BUILDING, GAS AND MECHANICAL CODES, AND THE
1994, 8-19-98 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM COUNTYWIDE
AMENDMENTS TO THE STANDARD PLUMBING CODE; PROVIDING
FOR PREVAILING STANDARDS IN THE EVENT OF CONFLICT;
PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Village of Tequesta, Florida has adopted uniform building codes
together with certain amendments to the codes which are intended to address specific local
• conditions within Palm Beach County, Florida; and,
WHEREAS, new model codes have now been published in the several categories
relating to building and construction, and the same have been updated and revised, including
administrative changes, as recommended by the Palm Beach County Building Code Advisory
Board; and,
WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta has determined that the
1997 editions of the Standard Building, Gas and Mechanical, and the 1994 edition of the
Standard Plumbing Code, and the Uniform Countywide Amendments thereto, are consistent
with the adopted Comprehensive Development Plan of the Village of Tequesta, Florida, as
required by Section 163.3194(2), Florida Statutes; and,
WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta, Florida, deems it
necessary and advisable to amend its building and construction codes by adopting the 1997
Building, Gas and Mechanical Codes, and the 1994 Plumbing Code, and amendments as set
forth herein,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCII. OF
THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 6-21 of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta is
hereby amended by adopting and incorporating into the Code the Standard Building Code,
1997 Edition, as fully as if set forth at length herein. as the Building Code of the Village of
Tequesta.
• Section 2. Section 6-22 of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta is
hereby amended by adopting and incorporating into the Code the Uniform, Minimum
Countywide Amendment to the Standard Building Code, 1997, 8-19-98 Edition, as fully as if
set forth at length herein.
Section 3. Section 6-61 of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta is
hereby amended by adopting and incorporating into the Code the Standard Gas Code, 1997
Edition, as fully as if set forth at length herein as the Gas Code of the Village of Tequesta.
Section 4. Section 6-62 of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta is
hereby amended by adopting and incorporating into the Code the Uniform, Minimum
Countywide Amendment to the Standard Gas Code, 199?, 8-19-98 Edition as fully as if set
forth at length herein.
Section 5. Section 6-101 of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta is
hereby amended by adopting and incorporating into the Code the Standard Mechanical Code,
1997 Edition, as fully as if set forth at length herein as the Mechanical Code of the Village of
Tequesta.
Section 6. Section 6-102 of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta is
hereby amended by adopting and incorporating into the Code the Uniform, Minimum
Countywide Amendment to the Standard Mechanical Code, 1997, 8-19-98 Edition, as fully as if
set forth at length herein.
Section 7. Section 6-121 of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta is
hereby amended by adopting and incorporating into the Code the Standard Plumbing Code,
1994 Edition, as fully as if set forth at length herein as the Plumbing. Code of the Village of
Tequesta.
Section 8. Section 6-122 of the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta is
hereby amended by adopting and incorporating into the Code the Uniform, Minimum
Countywide Amendment to the Standard Plumbing Code, 1994, 8-19-98 Edition, as fully as if
set forth at length herein.
Section 9. Prevailing standards in the Event of Conflict. It is the intent of this
Ordinance to maintain the highest standards for building and construction in the Village of
Tequesta. Therefore, in the event of a conflict between the standards and requirements of the
several codes hereby adopted, the more stringent provisions shall prevail.
Section 10. Repeal of Ordinances in Conflict. All other Ordinances of the Village
of Tequesta, Florida, or parts thereof, which conflict with this or any other part of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 11. Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance or the application
• thereof is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions or applications of this
Ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provisions or applications, and to this
end, the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby declared severable.
Section 12. Codification. This Ordinance shall be codified and made a part of the
official Code of Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta.
Section 13. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its
passage and approval, as provided by law.
THE FOREGOING
Mackail
Council Member Hansen
follows:
FOR ADOPTION
Joseph N. Capretta
AGAINST ADOPTION
Carl C. Hansen
ORDINANCE WAS OFFERED BY Council Member
who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by
and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as
Ron T. Mackail
Elizabeth A. Schauer
The Mayor thereupon declared the Ordinance duly passed and adopted this 14th day
of January _ , A.D., 1999.
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'z eth A. Sch er
yor of Tequesta
AT'T'EST:
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oann Mangaruello
Village Clerk